doomsteading

English

Etymology

Blend of doom +‎ homesteading

Noun

doomsteading (uncountable)

1. The creation of a place to live in after the collapse of civilization.
   • 2009, “Practical Doomsteading: Summer Kitchen.”, in The Old Horseman's Blog‎^[1]:

     (see title)

   • 2010 March 21, Canuckistani, “Politics and Peak Energy”, in The Oil Drum‎^[2]:

     A cold, hard rationalism based on group survival rather than personal benefit, or survivalist-style doomsteading.

   • 2016 November 25, “Doomsteading: How to plan to head to the hills”, in The Napa Valley Register:

     So it’s no surprise that there is a trend toward “Doomsteading,” a term being used to describe the new disaster preparedness that is gentler and definitely more stylish than the concrete bunker and stockpiled ammo scenarios of the post WW II era.

   • 2023 November 25, Alys Key, “The last battle: The Future, by Naomi Alderman, reviewed”, in Spectator Australia:

     The novel takes a dim view of doomsteading.

   • 2023, Eleanor Catton, Birnam Wood, page 134:

     'Doomsteading,' said Sir Owen. 'That's what they call it. Bunking down for the end of the world. They're doomsteaders, that's the word.'